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@wendyray @drandyhall @charlene-marshall Hi, Wendy! I just read your post about starting laser therapy and happily want to share my own laser therapy experience. First, please allow me to say that I understand your fears about the possible negative effect it might have on you, given that you are taking prednisone. I was on 5 mg. […] View
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    Marsha posted a new activity comment 3 years, 11 months ago

    @drandyhall
    @charleen-marshall
    Happy Friday, Charlene and Andy! Thank you for your kind words re: my post to Betty last week…you guys rock!!
    All the possible positive effects of Class IV Laser therapy showed up in the numbers of my PFT! BAM!! FVC up to 82 from 76 a year ago and FEV up to 86 from 78! Improved oxygenation? Yes!

    I am…[Read more]

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      Andrew Hall DC replied 3 years, 11 months ago

      Happy Friday to you!
      I am totally thrilled that you have seen good changes in your PFT. AND it’s very substantial change at that!!! The good thing is that you are feeling improved and able to do more, have improved quality of life, but it is substantiated in your test results. So GLAD you started laser therapy!
      God Bless!
      Andy

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        Marsha replied 3 years, 11 months ago

        Thank you, Andy…nothing like positive substantiation!! Blessings to you!

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    Marsha posted an update 3 years, 11 months ago

    @betty-edwards
    @drandyhall
    @charlene-marshall

    Hi. Betty….the laser therapy I have been “enjoying” since last February is done with the Laser IV as Dr. Hall described in his response to your inquiry. It truly is a very calming warmth that I “enjoy” along with such gratitude for Dr. Hall’s commitment to get the word out to people like…[Read more]

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      Betty Edwards replied 3 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks Marsha, i’ll Start in May.

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        Andrew Hall DC replied 3 years, 11 months ago

        Hi Marsha,
        You know, it’s posts like yours that make all my effort SO worthwhile! I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am to know that things have changed for the better for you! I will be anxious to hear how your recent PFT compared to the last one…….
        Blessings,
        Andy

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          Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 11 months ago

          I couldn’t agree with you more @drandyhall! I am so happy for you @marshaharris and so glad you’re able to do more around the house, even with your 02 and most importantly of all, that you feel your life is more fulfilling than ever before. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us; it warmed my heart and I am so grateful that you’re…[Read more]

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          Marsha replied 3 years, 11 months ago

          @drandyhall
          @charleen-marshall
          Happy Friday, Charlene and Andy! Thank you for your kind words re: my post to Betty last week…you guys rock!!
          All the possible positive effects of Class IV Laser therapy showed up in the numbers of my PFT! BAM!! FVC up to 82 from 76 a year ago and FEV up to 86 from 78! Improved oxygenation? Yes!

          I am…[Read more]

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            Andrew Hall DC replied 3 years, 11 months ago

            Happy Friday to you!
            I am totally thrilled that you have seen good changes in your PFT. AND it’s very substantial change at that!!! The good thing is that you are feeling improved and able to do more, have improved quality of life, but it is substantiated in your test results. So GLAD you started laser therapy!
            God Bless!
            Andy

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              Marsha replied 3 years, 11 months ago

              Thank you, Andy…nothing like positive substantiation!! Blessings to you!

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    Marsha posted an update 3 years, 11 months ago

    @drandyhall @charlene-marshall

    Great morning to you! Hope you are both doing well…I am feeling much better! Thought I’d give you a heads up about my scheduled PFT tomorrow morning. I’m a bit anxious, however, I’m committed to my mantra: I choose not to overthink! So, I am prepared to do my very best and pass the good news on to you as soon…[Read more]

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      Andrew Hall DC replied 3 years, 11 months ago

      Great mornig to you too!!! So glad you are feeling much better! We will be keeping good thoughts for you tomorrow. I know you will do your best and I’ll be anxious to hear how it goes.
      Blessings to you!
      Andy

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        Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 11 months ago

        Hi @marshaharris,

        So great to hear from you! Really happy to hear that you’re feeling much better, and really hope that your PFT went well this past week. I love your mantra, great thing for all of us to remember and I hope it helped you feel a little less anxious for your tests. Eager to hear the news, hoping it is good! Thank you again for…[Read more]

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    Marsha posted an update 3 years, 11 months ago

    @drandyhall
    @charlene-marshall
    Good morning! Hope you are both enjoying some warmer weather as we are in Pittsburgh! I have come down with a stubborn head cold and will not schedule my PFT until I’m certain it is gone! I don’t believe it has traveled down to my lungs, however, if it isn’t better by Monday, 4-8, I plan to call my Pulmonologist to…[Read more]

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      Andrew Hall DC replied 3 years, 11 months ago

      Good morning Marsha! I happen to be in Montrose, Colorado right now, but the weather is in the 50’s, at least as good or better than in the mtns in Calif. Get to see family and the 2 1/2 YO grand-daughter.
      SO SORRY to hear about the head cold, esp going into the chest! I agree, you should put off the PFT until you are better. We will all be…[Read more]

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        Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 11 months ago

        Good morning @marshaharris, thanks so much for writing but so sorry to hear of the stubborn head cold my friend. Take good care of yourself to ensure it doesn’t travel into your lungs! I guess getting a cold can be part of welcoming spring, huh? Many of my colleagues also seem to have it right now and I am doing my best to stay healthy as I am…[Read more]

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    Marsha posted an update 3 years, 12 months ago

    Good morning! @drandyhall
    @charlene-marshall
    My update: I received my 12th treatment from Dr. Cebek yesterday and at my request, my pulmonologist issued an order for a PFT this morning. I’m going to do the PFT next week and will post my results, quantitative and qualitative, as soon as the report is available to me. I will also mail PFT…[Read more]

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      Andrew Hall DC replied 3 years, 12 months ago

      HI Marsha,

      So glad to hear you are doing better!
      The timing is good for your PFT, and I will really be looking forward to seeing the results!
      Amazing to know that this is the best you have felt in 2 years, just awesome!
      It’s great Charlene gets to go to Hawaii, I’m sure she won’t miss the cold in Canada one bit! She deserves a break and I’m…[Read more]

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        Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 12 months ago

        Hello my friend @marshaharris! Thank you so much for writing to both Andy and I – it is wonderful to hear from you, as always! So glad laser continues to go well for you, and I am hopeful that the PFTs reflect some good news. Sounds like the timing will be ideal now that you’ve finished your 12th round of laser. Wishing you goodluck with it my…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part III in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years ago

    Hi, Andy @drandyhall!  Just checking to be sure you received the test results I mailed to you.  If you have, no need to respond!

    I saw Dr. Cebek this morning (#9).  I am feeling so good that I was able to even do some apt. cleaning yesterday (without even needing to raise my oxygen to a higher level during exertion)!!   Of course I am extr…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic Natural Relief for Mucus in the Lungs? in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 4 years ago

    Charlene, @charlene-marshall, I would love to meet you for coffee in Australia! I thought you’d never ask!  Just give me the date and I will be there…maybe I’ll even stay there, who knows?

    Yes, the past 10 days or so I’ve pushed myself too far and it definitely is apparent by the way I feel. Today I made some changes to my calendar that will…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic Natural Relief for Mucus in the Lungs? in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 4 years ago

    Hi, Charlene! @charlene-marshall.  I am definitely going to eat more pineappple to see it’s effect on phlegm (I don’t have it often) and if it might relieve my coughing which seems to be happening more than before.

    My only comment on this lovely fruit is I believe it is quite acidic (gonna look it up…be right back… I just googled it and…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part II in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years ago

    Happy Friday, Charlene! @charlene-marshall

    So, what would you like in your coffee?  (I’m pretending you’re seated across from me…!)  Thank you for your sweet and encouraging message yesterday.  I felt warm fuzzies as I read it…  I hope you will set aside a whole day this weekend for yourself…perhaps we can have coffee again before you lea…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part II in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years ago

    Good morning, Charlene and Dr. Andy! @drandy Thank you for your encouraging posts….I always feel uplifted when I read them!  So true, Andy, about Pulmonary Rehab.  With the energy it takes for me to even get myself there, I usually feel like going right back home!  The potential benefit, however, is worth it.

    I will keep y’all in the loop an…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part II in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years ago

    @drandyhall @charlenemarshal

    YAY!! Great to see you are back, Dr. Andy!  You were missed by all. Thank you and Charlene for the many hours you spent trying to keep things moving in spite of all the crazy happenings of the past 13 days.  I hope you got some rest and are weighing in on the positive side of your respective IPF scales!

    I am happy t…[Read more]

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    Marsha posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

    Good evening, Andy @drandyhall and Charlene @charlene-marshall! I spoke with Dr. Cebek this afternoon and will have my first appt. with him this Friday!! I so appreciate all the help you both have given me to make this happen and will keep you posted….
    I hope you are having better days this week than last!
    Warm regards and blessings, Marsha

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      Charlene Marshall replied 4 years, 1 month ago

      Hi @marshaharris, so glad to hear this! I will be thinking of you both on Friday, please circle back if you think of it and let us know how it goes. It sounds like Dr. Hall speaks highly of Dr. Cebek, so I am sure it will go well. Take care, and I know I owe you an email back 🙂 I appreciate your update!

      Cheers,
      Charlene.

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    Marsha replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part II in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    @drandyhall

    Thank you for your message, Andy!  I am so sorry for the chaos and frustration you’re dealing with.  Once things settle down for you (and I totally mean this) I’d like to know more about your call to Dr. Cebek.  I send you beautiful thoughts and pray for God’s Blessings upon you.  💞🙏🦓🕊💞Marsha

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    Marsha posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago

    @drandyhall
    Good morning, Andy! Sounds like you’ve been incredibly busy trying to juggle the weather, your clinic, your IPF laser therapy fact sheet and responding to posts on the laser therapy forum!! Oh, I didn’t even mention sleeping, eating or alone time! How are you doing?
    I hope this post gets to you as I’ve been having some problems…[Read more]

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      Charlene Marshall replied 4 years, 1 month ago

      Hi @marshaharris,

      Just letting you know that this post emerged finally. I found it! I hope this is the one you were referring too, and hopefully @drandyhall sees it too. Take good care and I hope you’re feeling a bit better!

      Charlene.

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    Marsha replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    Greetings, Andy!  Thank you for your feedback relative to your conversation with Dr. Cebek.  I, too, feel he is the right Dr. for me.  I just called him to ascertain the cost of my sessions and adjustment of my thoracic spine. He was with a client and will call me back sometime this afternoon!

    Yesterday I requested the results of my original an…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, Dr. Hall and thank you for your feedback on your call with Dr. Cebek.  I have no problem with having my thoracic spine adjusted.  And I agree with you, he seems to be a kind man.  I will call him on Friday for information about the cost of treatment and how many times a week I will be treated.

    Question:  My most recent tests were done aro…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    Charlene, thank you for your support of and enthusiasm for me every step of the way toward becoming a participant in Dr. Hall’s Study!                       You are a blessing in my life, my dear!  Marsha 🕊🙏💞

     

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      Charlene Marshall replied 4 years, 1 month ago

      Likewise @marshaharris,

      I hope you’ve had a nice day today! Hugs to you 🙂
      Charlene.

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    Marsha replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    Dr. Hall, thank you for your quick response to my post about Dr. Cebek.  It makes my heart happy that you will call him today!  I do believe we are on a roll! 🤗🕊🙏💞 Marsha

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    Marsha replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    Dr. Hall, I inadvertently sent the above posted to you in mid-sentence…..I was saying since we’ve been communicating I feel a profound lightness of being in place of the heaviness before.  Blessings to you and your family!  And thank you!

    Marsha

    UPDATE: I can’t find the first half of this continuation. Good news that one of your referrals is w…[Read more]

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    Marsha replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago

    Dr. Hall, thank you for your response to my last post!  I will contact your referrals tomorrow to see if either administers the laser therapy I am seeking.  I’ll let you know if I find someone.

    My paperwork, CT scan and test results I will mail to you as soon as I have them all together.  All I need is your mailing address!

    This is so ex…[Read more]

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